Realityland's David Koenig

For the past two years, Disneyland began proactively overhauling the fall-protection systems on its attractions to improve employee safety. But three weeks ago, after being hit with large fines relating to a worker slipping down the roof of Space Mountain, the resort went into “full panic mode” and immediately closed Space and two other high-profile rides.

From now on, as soon as any potential fall hazard is detected, a ride won’t open. Disney, said one cast member, “will go above ...

Last Wednesday April 3, night-time Custodial cast members caught wind of an unexpected intruder at Disneyland.

Near closing time, Custodial got a call for the New Orleans Square men’s restroom. Apparently, a skunk had wandered in. Guests and cast members alike steered clear of the facility, and it had to be closed off until Horticulture and Animal Control could arrive.

"The critter caused quite a stir," reported one on-duty cast member. "The last thing I heard was it ...

The latest cast member joke making the rounds at Disneyland is that if you feel ill at work, whatever you do, don’t go to Cast First Aid.

Only it’s no joke. Employees have been instructed by management not to visit the shiny new first aid facility except for serious work-related injuries or illneses. The new policy is that sick cast members are to be automatically sent home.

If a cast member suffers a boo-boo, for example, he will first have to go to his department ...

The latest edition of the cast member guide “Resort Today” implies that the return of swing dancing to Carnation Plaza Gardens... er, I mean Fantasy Faire... is, at best, unlikely.

Per this weekend’s “Resort Today”: “If a Guest asks whether swing dancing will return to the new location, please share with them that we know this venue has a long history of hosting swing dancers, and we will continue to look at the opportunity to return swing dancing to Disneyland Park. In the meantime, ...

According to the Entertainment Department, March 17 will be the last day for the “My Disneyland Birthday Party” at the Plaza Inn.

Its host, the Pat E. Cake face character, will be retired.

Reportedly, money is to blame. Managers in the Foods Department argue that the tables reserved for the birthday parties could be more profitably utilized by paying guests eating at the Plaza Inn.